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Happy birthday, Hedy! Learn more about this amazing woman in my book, HEDY LAMARR'S DOUBLE LIFE. @steamteambooks.bsky.social #bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #bookstagram #booktok #edusky #WomenInSTEM #scicomm #STEM #STEAM #STEMeducation #GirlsInSTEM #edtechchat #biography

November 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM

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Melissa Stewart

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Thank you, Kirkus, for honoring our book in this way! It was 16 years in the making, so @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social
and I couldn't be more thrilled.
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#TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky #kidlit

November 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM

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Patricia Newman

@patricianewman.bsky.social

THIS!
📣 In my session, participants will test a variety of experiments, demonstrations, & activities designed not only to teach environmental science, but to offer hope to our students.
See you there!

@eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #nstafall25 #edusky @carolhinz.bksy.social

November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM

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Melissa Stewart

@mstewartscience.bsky.social

Teachers! Librarians!
It's time for the Sibert Smackdown.
The perfect Mock Sibert activity for kids who love nonfiction.
tinyurl.com/3c9harym
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November 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM

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Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark

@lauriewallmark.bsky.social

Happy (belated) International Inventors Day! kinderbookswitheverything.blogspot.com/2025/11/9th-...

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November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM

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Melissa Stewart

@mstewartscience.bsky.social

Woo-hoo! There's nothing like holding a new book in your hands for the first time.

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November 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM

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Marta Magellan

@martamagellan.bsky.social

Here are some good books to try for NATIONAL STEM DAY, November 8.

#STEM @picturebookgold.bsky.social #nonfiction @picturebookslady.bsky.social

November 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM

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Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark

@lauriewallmark.bsky.social

Today is #nationalSTEMday! Celebrate by reading biographies of #WomenInSTEM. @steamteambooks
#bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #bookstagram #booktok #edusky #kidlit #picturebooks #scicomm #STEM #STEAM #STEMeducation #biography #edtechchat #WomenInTech #WomenInTech

November 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM

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Melissa Stewart

@mstewartscience.bsky.social

Thank you, Kirkus, for honoring our book in this way! It was 16 years in the making, so @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social and I couldn't be more thrilled.
@ssedlib.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky #kidlit

November 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM

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Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark

@lauriewallmark.bsky.social

Voice vs. Tone
What's the difference between voice and tone, and why does it matter?
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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November 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM

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Abi Cushman

@abicushman.com

Hello #KidlitArtPostcard! I'm Abi Cushman, and I love illustrating stories with funny animal characters.

I'm represented by Kendra Marcus at BookStop Literary Agency.

Portfolio: abicushman.com

#kidlit #kidlitart

Illustration by Abi Cushman of Bear hula hooping in puddle. Scene from Soaked!

November 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM

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Maria Marshall

@mmarshallauthor.bsky.social

Don't miss this ingenious book for anyone who loves poetry, theatre, comics, and a wicked sense of humor! www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Renée M. LaTulippe & Chuck Gonzales @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #graphicnovel #poetry #theatre 📚👍

November 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM

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Melissa Stewart

@mstewartscience.bsky.social

Live in Eastern MA? Mark your calendars for this fun family event!
newtonchildrensbookfest.com
#edusky #tlsky #skybrarian #kidlit

November 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM

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Lydia Lukidis

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

My #LLPick of the day is CASSINI'S MISSION by @katievenit.bsky.social. Great topic and fantastic writing!
lydialukidis.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/a...
#BlissfullyBookish #LLInspire #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books #AuthorsOfTwitter #writersoftwitter #LLInterviews

November 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM

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Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark

@lauriewallmark.bsky.social

Flattering Emails Scam
Chances are those flattering emails you receive about your book are a scam.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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November 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM

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Michelle Cusolito ❌👑

@mcusolito.bsky.social

These are the books I assigned for week two of our study of picture books. We expanded our learning to include some early readers. (This is for Writing 1 in the @simmonsuniversity MFA in writing for Children and Young Adults). #ChildrensLiterature #KidLit #Picturebooks

Books pictured: Meet Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqi, illustrated by Hatem Aly
I Am Invited to a Party by Mo Willems
Fox and Chick: A Quiet Boat Ride and Other Stories by Sergio Ruzzier
They All Saw A Cat by Brendan Wenzel
Noodles on a Bicycle by Kyo Maclear, illustrated by Gracey Zhang
Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal.
Escargot by Dashka Slater, illustrated by Sydney Hanson
Do You Remember? By Sydney Smith
Finison, Carrie. Dozens of Doughnuts by Carrie Finnison, illustrated by Brianne Farley
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen

November 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM

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Lydia Lukidis

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

It's Read Canadian Day!
Today and on every day, I encourage you to read more Canadian authors, yours truly included!
#kidlit #writingcommunity #STEM #amreading #amwriting #books #IReadCanadianDay

November 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM

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Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark

@lauriewallmark.bsky.social

Join me (11/12 at 7:00 ET) for a virtual discussion about using books to encourage children's interest in STEM. Here's the link to register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #booktok #edusky #WomenInSTEM #scicomm #STEM #STEAM #WomenWhoCode

November 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM

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Nancy Castaldo Books

@nancycastaldobooks.bsky.social

It's SQUIRREL time!
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SQUIRREL is out and about!

It is the season for scrambling, scurring squirrels and for the release of my latest book, SQUIRREL: HOW A BACKYARD FORAGER SHAPES OUR WORLD...

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November 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM

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Patricia Newman

@patricianewman.bsky.social

🆕 on #LitLinks: Help students discover how sequencing helps structure narrative nonfiction, clarify complex information, and keep readers wanting to know more!
🌱 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13086

@MeganClendenan.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
#STEM #naturebooksforkids #foodsecurity

November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM

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Melissa Stewart

@mstewartscience.bsky.social

Creating a Lively, Playful Voice with Onomatopoeia
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#TLsky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibraries #edusky #kidlit

The Joy of Onomatopoeia!

One of the craft elements that affects how we respond to a book is voice. Is it goofy or sassy? Is it calm and cozy? Or does it fall somewh...

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November 6, 2025 at 12:43 AM

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Katie Furze

@katiefurze.bsky.social

I’m delighted that PEKAPEKA has been selected for a Notable Book Award from Storylines The Children’s Literature Charitable Trust of NZ! ❤️🦇There are so many wonderful books on these lists including AT HOME ON THE FARM by co-creator Ned Barraud.
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